Comparing Perspectives of Patients, Caregivers, and Clinicians on Heart Failure Management

Highlights • Patients, caregivers, and clinicians view challenges to HF management differently. • Patients/caregivers state distressing symptoms as the cause of admission. • In contrast, clinicians cite patient behaviors as the primary drivers. • Understanding these differences may help to reduce re...

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Published in:Journal of cardiac failure 2016-03, Vol.22 (3), p.210-217
Main Authors: Ahmad, Faraz S., MD, Barg, Frances K., PhD, MEd, Bowles, Kathryn H., PhD, FAAN, FACMI, Alexander, Madeline, PhD, Goldberg, Lee R., MD, MPH, French, Benjamin, PhD, Kangovi, Shreya, MD, MS, Gallagher, Thomas R, Paciotti, Breah, MPH, Kimmel, Stephen E., MD, MSCE, FAHA
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Cardiovascular
Caregivers - psychology
Disease Management
Female
Heart failure
Heart Failure - diagnosis
Heart Failure - psychology
Heart Failure - therapy
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Satisfaction
patient-centered care
Physician's Role - psychology
qualitative research
readmissions
Surveys and Questionnaires
transitional care
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Summary:Highlights • Patients, caregivers, and clinicians view challenges to HF management differently. • Patients/caregivers state distressing symptoms as the cause of admission. • In contrast, clinicians cite patient behaviors as the primary drivers. • Understanding these differences may help to reduce readmissions.
ISSN:1071-9164
1532-8414
DOI:10.1016/j.cardfail.2015.10.011